Review
Criminology & Penology
Emily R. Dworkin, Anna E. Jaffe, Michele Bedard-Gilligan, Skye Fitzpatrick
Summary: This meta-analysis summarizes the prevalence and severity of PTSD following sexual assault, and suggests that the first 3 months after assault may be a critical period for natural recovery.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Molly M. McLay
Summary: This study explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic violence cases, particularly focusing on differences in cases before and during the pandemic as well as before and after shelter-in-place orders. Logistic regression models were developed to analyze the data, revealing significant predictors for case differences. Key findings include a decrease in cases with arrests during the pandemic and an increase in cases at residential locations. During the shelter-in-place period, cases at residential locations significantly increased, while cases with child victims decreased.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Amy D. Engler, Kwabena O. Sarpong, Bethanie S. Van Horne, Christopher S. Greeley, Rachael J. Keefe
Summary: The study summarized the mental health disorders of foster children and their influencing factors, finding that foster children have a higher rate of mental health disorders than the general population. The most common diagnoses include oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder and major depressive disorder, and variables such as type of maltreatment and type of placement can predict mental health outcomes.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Marjolein E. A. Barendse, Jessica Flannery, Caitlin Cavanagh, Melissa Aristizabal, Stephen P. Becker, Estelle Berger, Rosanna Breaux, Nicole Campione-Barr, Jessica A. Church, Eveline A. Crone, Ronald E. Dahl, Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, Melissa R. Dvorsky, Sarah L. Dziura, Suzanne van de Groep, Tiffany C. Ho, Sarah E. Killoren, Joshua M. Langberg, Tyler L. Larguinho, Lucia Magis-Weinberg, Kalina J. Michalska, Jordan L. Mullins, Hanna Nadel, Blaire M. Porter, Mitchell J. Prinstein, Elizabeth Redcay, Amanda J. Rose, Wendy M. Rote, Amy K. Roy, Sophie W. Sweijen, Eva H. Telzer, Giana I. Teresi, April Gile Thomas, Jennifer H. Pfeifer
Summary: This study aimed to examine the changes in depression and anxiety symptoms among a sample of 1,339 adolescents from three countries during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed a significant increase in depression symptoms, while anxiety symptoms did not change significantly. Multiethnic adolescents and those under lockdown restrictions reported the most negative impacts on mental health.
JOURNAL OF RESEARCH ON ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Unnati Patel, Ronald Roesch
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) and its associated health outcomes. The results showed that approximately 8.8% of individuals have had their image or video-based sexts shared without consent, 7.2% have been threatened with sext distribution, and 17.6% have had their image taken without permission. In terms of perpetration, approximately 12% have shared sexts beyond the intended recipient, 2.7% have threatened to share sexts, and 8.9% have nonconsensually taken an image. A qualitative analysis revealed significant mental health impacts, including anxiety, depression, and poor coping, for TFSV victims.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Communication
Ashley K. Randall, Gabriel Leon, Emanuele Basili, Tamas Martos, Michael Boiger, Michela Baldi, Lauren Hocker, Kai Kline, Alessio Masturzi, Richmond Aryeetey, Eran Bar-Kalifa, Susan D. Boon, Luis Botella, Tom Burke, Katherine Carnelley, Alan Carr, Arobindu Dash, Mimi Fitriana, Stanley O. Gaines, Sarah Galdiolo, Hart M. Claire, Susanna Joo, Barani Kanth, Evangelos Karademas, Gery Karantzas, Selina A. Landolt, Louise McHugh, Anne Milek, Eddie Murphy, Jean C. Natividade, Alda Portugal, Alvaro Quinones, Ana Paula Relvas, Pingkan C. B. Rumondor, Petruta Rusu, Viola Sallay, Luis Angel Saul, David P. Schmitt, Laura Sels, Sultan Shujja, Laura K. Taylor, S. Burcu Ozguluk, Leslie Verhofstadt, Gyesook Yoo, Martina Zemp, Silvia Donato, Casey J. Totenhagen, Rahel L. van Eickels, Emmanuel Anongeba Anaba, Sarah Beauchemin-Roy, Anna Berry, Audrey Brassard, Susan Chesterman, Lizzie Ferguson, Gabriela Fonseca, Justine Gaugue, Marie Geonet, Neele Hermesch, Laura Knox, Marie-France Lafontaine, Nicholas Lawless, Amanda Londero-Santos, Sofia Major, Tiago A. Marot, Ellie Mullins, Pauldy C. J. Otermans, Pagani F. Ariela, Miriam Parise, Roksana Parvin, Mallika De, Katherine Peloquin, Barbara Rebelo, Francesca Righetti, Daniel Romano, Sara Salavati, Steven Samrock, Mary Serea, Chua Bee Seok, Luciana Sotero, Owen Stafford, Christoforos Thomadakis, Cigdem Topcu-Uzer, Carla Ugarte, Low Wah Yun, Petra Simon-Zambori, Ching Sin Siau, Diana-Sinziana Duca, Cornelia Filip, Hayoung Park, Sinead Wearen, Guy Bodenmann, Claudia Chiarolanza
Summary: This study examined the impact of COVID-19 on individuals' psychological distress and relationship quality, finding that perceived partner dyadic coping plays an important role in moderating these associations. The study also identified interesting between-country variability in the results.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
(2022)
Review
Communication
Hannah C. Williamson, Jerica X. Bornstein, Veronica Cantu, Oyku Ciftci, Krystan A. Farnish, Megan T. Schouweiler
Summary: The field of relationship science lacks diversity and inclusion, with focus often on a middle-class, college-educated, White, American individual in different-sex, same-race relationships. Studies on traditionally underrepresented groups are limited, highlighting the need for greater inclusivity in relationship science research.
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Leila Wood, Elizabeth Baumler, Rachel Voth Schrag, Shannon Guillot-Wright, Dixie Hairston, Jeff Temple, Elizabeth Torres
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has had various impacts on survivors of interpersonal violence, including challenges in health, safety, and economic stability. Many individuals facing safety concerns have turned to social media and avoidance strategies for protection. Virtual services have provided mixed experiences for survivors, indicating a need for increased support, improved access to economic resources, modified safety planning, and enhanced virtual approaches to better meet survivor needs.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Kelly Scott-Storey, Sue O'Donnell, Marilyn Ford-Gilboe, Colleen Varcoe, Nadine Wathen, Jeannie Malcolm, Charlene Vincent
Summary: This critical review examines men's experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) and identifies the conceptual and empirical limitations of current research. The influence of gender roles and societal expectations on men's experiences and perceptions of IPV victimization and their help-seeking behavior are explored.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Bernadine Y. Waller, Jalana Harris, Camille R. Quinn
Summary: This study emphasizes the rejection African American women face in seeking help and its impact on their ability to access urgent aid. To improve the health and well-being of this population, a better understanding of their help-seeking experiences is needed.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Christopher J. Ferguson, Richard D. Hartley
Summary: Whether pornography contributes to sexual aggression in real life has been a subject of extensive research, but scholars have not reached a consensus on its actual effects. A meta-analysis of experimental, correlational, and population studies from the 1970s to the present reveals methodological weaknesses in this field. The evidence does not support a link between nonviolent pornography and sexual aggression, and the evidence for long-term effects is weak. Violent pornography is weakly correlated with sexual aggression, but it is unclear whether this correlation is due to selection or socialization effects. Population studies suggest that increased availability of pornography is associated with reduced sexual aggression.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Catia G. Malvaso, Jesse Cale, Tyson Whitten, Andrew Day, Sara Singh, Louisa Hackett, Paul H. Delfabbro, Stuart Ross
Summary: This systematic review found that nearly 87% of justice-involved young people had experienced at least one traumatic event, with odds of ACEs experience over 12 times higher for them compared to non-justice-involved youth. Those with multiple or more severe ACE experiences were more likely to have post-traumatic stress symptoms, but high-quality studies showed minimal evidence that higher incidence of ACEs predicted trauma symptoms or mediated the relationship between ACEs and offending behavior.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen, Brittney R. Chesworth, Colleen Boyle, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Sandra L. Martin, Brooke Jordan, Rebecca J. Macy, Lily Stevens
Summary: This scoping review examined the research on the extent of minor sex trafficking in the United States, summarizing the estimates, methodologies, and strengths and weaknesses of the studies. The review found limited research on the prevalence of minor sex trafficking in the country, with studies focusing on different regions and populations. The estimates should be cited cautiously and further research is needed to produce more representative estimates of this hard-to-reach population.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Xingchao Wang, Wei Wang, Yuran Qiao, Ling Gao, Jiping Yang, Pengcheng Wang
Summary: The current study found that parental phubbing was significantly related to adolescents' cyberbullying perpetration, with moral disengagement mediating this relationship. Furthermore, online disinhibition moderated the indirect relationship between parental phubbing and adolescents' cyberbullying perpetration.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Alexandra Lysova, Eugene E. Dim
Summary: This study examined the severity of intimate partner violence experienced by men and their help-seeking behavior. The study found that about 655,400 men in Canada reported experiencing physical and/or sexual victimization. It also found that the severity of violence was associated with increased use of formal services.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Jude Mary Cenat, Saba Hajizadeh, Rosy Darly Dalexis, Assumpta Ndengeyingoma, Mireille Guerrier, Cary Kogan
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of different forms of racial discrimination among Black Canadians, finding that over 40% of participants experienced daily racial discrimination at least once per week, and 50% to 93.8% experienced at least one episode of racial microaggressions. Furthermore, there was a significant negative association between racial discrimination and satisfaction with life, as well as self-esteem.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Stephen B. Levine, E. Abbruzzese, Julia M. Mason
Summary: In the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of children and adolescents seeking gender transition in the western world. However, the interventions and treatments provided are based on low-quality evidence, despite years of gender-affirmative care. The risks of these interventions, such as medicalizing temporary adolescent identities, have become more apparent through awareness of detransitioners.
JOURNAL OF SEX & MARITAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Yossi Levi-Belz, Neta Dichter, Gadi Zerach
Summary: This study aimed to examine the protective role of self-forgiveness and perceived social support in the relationship between exposure to potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) and suicide ideation and behaviors (SIB) among combat veterans. The results showed that self-forgiveness and perceived social support played important roles in reducing suicide ideation, and higher social support moderated the link between PMIEs and suicide ideation.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Nancy E. Glass, Amber Clough, Jill T. Messing, Tina Bloom, Megan Lindsay Brown, Karen B. Eden, Jacquelyn C. Campbell, Andrea Gielen, Kathryn Laughon, Karen Trister Grace, Rachael M. Turner, Carmen Alvarez, James Case, Jamie Barnes-Hoyt, Jeanne Alhusen, Ginger C. Hanson, Nancy A. Perrin
Summary: This study found that using the tailored safety planning app myPlan showed better performance in reducing reproductive coercion and improving suicide risk among college women, while also aiding in reducing intimate partner violence. The results support the importance of technology-based IPV safety planning for college women.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nelia Viveiros, Amy E. Bonomi
Summary: This commentary highlights the overlooked impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's reproductive rights and violence risk, particularly among minoritized women. The authors argue for violence prevention leaders to take bold action in prioritizing women's needs, advocating for legislation, and holding leadership accountable.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2022)
